HB 281
  • Introduced
    Jan 09, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Passed Senate
  • Became Law
HB 281
Virginia House Bill
Did you know we offer free bill tracking in Congress and 50 states, AI tools to streamline your work, and a great mobile app? Sign up here
Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; defense to action for possessions for nonpayment of rent
Last Action See all actions
House • Feb 06, 2026: Engrossed by House as amended
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Engrossed
House Calendar: 02/09/2026: House Bills on Third Reading - Regular Calendar
Position: 1

Summary

Comments on HB 281

Tweets

Whip Lists

Sponsors
Votes
Jan 29, 2026, House
Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N)
YES: 7
NO: 3
OTHER: 0
YES: 7

NO: 3

OTHER: 0
Sources
Feb 03, 2026, House
General Laws Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (15-Y 6-N)
YES: 15
NO: 6
OTHER: 0
YES: 15

NO: 6

NOT VOTING: 1

Sources
Actions
  • Feb 06, 2026 | House
    • Read second time
    • committee amendment agreed to
    • Engrossed by House as amended
  • Feb 05, 2026 | House
    • Read first time
  • Feb 03, 2026 | House
    • House committee offered
    • Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (15-Y 6-N)
  • Jan 29, 2026 | House
    • Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N)
  • Jan 23, 2026 | House
    • Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection
    • Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB281)
  • Jan 09, 2026 | House
    • Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101499D
    • Referred to Committee on General Laws
Bill Texts
Documents
Sources